Newbie here!

[Bdog]

Hi! Been lurking for a bit and gathering intel. Picking up my suede gray 19’ AR 195 on May 3rd. Ice out has happened on most MN lakes now so getting a bit antsy. I’m trying to have all my bases covered and have fun with this and I’m not a stranger to boats but here is how the boat will be being delivered to me in terms of upgrades/add-ons:

1. Stoltz Roller
2. Fire Extiguisher
3. New Radials
4. Transom Boat Buckles
5. On board battery tender Pro6
6. Trailer Guides

Any other recommendations? I haven’t ventured into any tower speaker options or replacement speakers or amps as of yet maybe next year...how did I do?

Thanks for all the info!

 

[merlinjet]

Welcome aboard! Some early upgrades I would to that baot would be Cobra fins/fangs and upgrade sound system...not necessarily in that order.

 

[Scottintexas]

Glad to have you board,
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[PJ73]

You can go cobra or JBP vectors, both are good. As for new radials, Not sure if they're still having that issue with the tires. Dont forget fenders and a hook, key floats and a CHECKLIST!!! I know there's a thread somewhere in the forum, feel like I was just on there.
Anyway...

 

[Bdog]

Appreciate all the usable advice. Where can I get the vectors? Are they easy to install? DIY? Do the 2019 models still need them? I am assuming these help with maneuverability? So many questions I know!

 

[DavisAR195]

Before installing any steering enhancements, I would take the boat and get a feel for it first and determine if you need it. If you have any questions about AR195 Mods let me know, I have done most of them.

How do you plan on using the boat, cruising, water sports or fishing to name a few. How many people will usually be on board. Where do you normally go boating. Have you boated in the past?

 

[DavisAR195]

Here’s another mod I would seriously think about after you have had the boat out a few times. I have heard the new haul design on the 2019 AR195 has resulted in increased cavitation. I would highly recommend the SVHO Lucky 13 cone. It’s a $300 mod that will damn near reduce all cavitation.

 

[Dean P]

I would highly recommend the SVHO Lucky 13 cone. It’s a $300 mod that will damn near reduce all cavitation.

I'm checking into these guys WET WOLF TECH - PWC JET PUMP PERFORMANCE TUNING for my twins. About half the price. Spoke with them yesterday and almost pulled the trigger. Need to confirm my pump size. I believe it's 155mm but not sure.

 

[DavisAR195]

I'm checking into these guys WET WOLF TECH - PWC JET PUMP PERFORMANCE TUNING for my twins. About half the price. Spoke with them yesterday and almost pulled the trigger. Need to confirm my pump size. I believe it's 155mm but not sure.

Unless you you have an AR 195 you will have a 155 mm and will want the SHO cone with three bolts, the 160 mm on the 195’s have a cone with 4 bolts. @swatski Can correct me if I’m wrong.

 

[Dean P]

Unless you you have an AR 195 you will have a 155 mm and will want the SHO cone with three bolts, the 160 mm on the 195’s have a cone with 4 bolts.

Does this apply to the Rotax engines/pumps? I have a Chaparral.

 

[DavisAR195]

Does this apply to the Rotax engines/pumps? I have a Chaparral.

I’m sorry that’s out of my wheel house you may want to give them a call. I would take a flash light and look at your cone. You should be able to see how many bolts yours has. But the Rotax could be completely different.

 

[Dean P]

I’m sorry that’s out of my wheel house you may want to give them a call. I would take a flash light and look at your cone. You should be able to see how many bolts yours has. But the Rotax could be completely different.

I believe you're correct, I believe it's 3. Speaking with them yesterday, he said the same. I just need to hang off the back of the boat to confirm.

 

[Bdog]

Before installing any steering enhancements, I would take the boat and get a feel for it first and determine if you need it. If you have any questions about AR195 Mods let me know, I have done most of them.

How do you plan on using the boat, cruising, water sports or fishing to name a few. How many people will usually be on board. Where do you normally go boating. Have you boated in the past?

Sounds good thanks for the advice I think I have the main ones covered so far I hadn’t planned on putting any steering enhancements in as of yet we won’t be doing a lot of docking per se we are mostly going to be doing trailering to a lake for a day tubing, lounging finding a sand bar and the occasional slim to none fishing.